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Monday, 31 July 2017

Three More Cards using the Exploding Blocks Die

I'm back with some more cards using this fabulous coverplate from Neat and Tangled. The die is currently sold out but you can let them know you are waiting to hear when it comes back in and I am sure it won't take long.

I have another three cards today and thats not all of them but I will have to take a break after these as I have other cards that need to be posted. Also if you go to the Neat and Tangled blog you will see cards that are the same or very similar to mine as that is where I went for my inspiration in the first place. Whenever I purchase a stamp set or die I go to the place it is from and google image search and type in the name of the set i.e. 'exploding blocks + card' to get ideas to get started.

My glitter card idea was from seeing a different card on google and thinking this die would suit the idea tried and liked. It was fast and easy as I used a double sided piece of tape on the card front, attached the die cut, covered what I didnt want glitter to go on and added glitter and pressed on with my finger. Really easy though Jake and I were rather glittery for a day or two after.

The Copics version I saw on Neat and Tangled but my version needs a lot of thought:

You don't use the whole die cut piece, you cut down so you use two panels then

a)you need to remember to centre the dark colouring so it is in the right place when die cut and

b) a better way to add the pieces back into place than glue as it is messy

c) and very, very time consuming finding all those itty bitty pieces

that actually look smaller than the frame itself.

These next cards are easier versions

This card was inspired by the card on Neat and Tangled and the Muse card for this week.

This card was done using mostly pages from a very old pad of card stock I had forgotten I had bought, if you see it around honestly grab it. IT is PERFECT for die cuts especially the plates perfect size 4.5" x 6.5" this pad is Brights and includes black and white ADHESIVE MAT STACK. It cut perfectly first time. I did have to sit there and use my poker thingy to push the pieces all free but how brilliant, so easy to take the backing off and attach to the card.

White card base, black frame exploding blocks cutout and attached.

Also had a white version cut out and used parts so it looked like a black card

with a white mat then black and coloured blocks.

In the close up you can see some parts where I haven't stuck with doing just the ends

with colours and have filled a side hearer there and thats because I had a case of black

pieces that just disappeared or jumped off the table and I was tired of looking for them

and decided it really didnt matter that much.

I have so much left I will cut out some more black and white sections and make some more, perfect male cards too. Finished off with a MFT 'Celebrate' die cut.

I saw Marcie's card and was inspired but also struggled as its really a very different style.

As always I like to wait for inspiration to hit and as I was playing with my latest die coverplate Exploding Blocks I felt I had found what I was looking for. I had at first tried stamping but It was bring in the black that I was struggling with, then I thought black cardstock then the rest just fell into place.

Black frame, Bright colours exploding and bold sentiment. If I have stayed too much with Neat and Tangled inspiration let me know and I will remove my card.

Oh My, Aileen, you have gone overboard with this die - in a good way. Each one gives such a different look although you've used the same die. I must say I love that smooshed one. They way you did the colors really does look like an explosion.

I had to do a double take on your cards - I really thought you'd used a stamp for the CAS-ual Fridays challenge lol. What a fabulous die...looks like you're getting your money's worth out of it. Your cards are gorgeous!

Oh my gosh what a fun die adn I can see you having such a wonderful time using it!! So much inspiration and different ways to use it too!! Thanks so much for all of your brilliant inspiration! Sorry I'm just now trying to catch up with my blog buddies!! HUGS :)

Your cards with that cover die are sooooooo tempting me! I wanted that die from the moment I saw it - was sold out at first....and then I forgot about ti until now....stop tempting me!!! You are one enabler....

INSPIRATION

My inspiration over the years has been a number of different people who's blogs I have followed on a regular basis for many many years.

I have met a number of wonderful women who were always happy to help me with suggestions, links, ideas and sometimes just a kind word.

I love this world I have been welcomed into and there are so many I wish I could thank personally, just to let you know how much I appreciated your help and praise but the list is so long I honestly don't know where to start.

I will always try to acknowledge where I saw an idea or when I have CASEd or CAS. Because I have been looking for so long I am going to have memory gaps or lost links so please forgive me.

If you see something I have made and think you know the link please share with me so I can properly acknowledge the person who inspired me.